Launch of Project Re-HAB

Launch of Project Re-HAB

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – III – Biodiversity; Environment 

In news

• Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees) was recently launched in Kodagu, Karnataka. 

• Launched by: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

• Objective: To prevent elephant attacks in human habitations using honeybees.

Key takeaways 

• It entails installing bee boxes along the periphery of the forest and the villages. 
• These spots are located on the periphery of the Nagarahole National Park and Tiger Reserve, known conflict zone. 
• It is believed that elephants’ fear of the bees will prevent them from transgressing into human landscape. 
• Project Re-HAB is a sub-mission of the KVIC’s National Honey Mission.